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Summer Science Programs for Teens in Nebraska
Young Nebraska Scientists:
The Young Nebraska Scientists program offers summer science camps at college and university campuses throughout Nebraska. Our camps for middle and high school students take place at the University of Nebraska (Lincoln), Doane College (Crete), and Creighton University (Omaha). YNS will increase participants' technological, scientific, and quantitative literacy, place strong emphasis on closing achievement gaps, and increase scientific student participation. We aim to provide opportunities for Nebraska middle and high school students to learn science through science-related activities, and to explore a combination of science, technology and society with the guidance of scientific and academic experts.
Middle School Camps:
Nano: The Science of Small:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Creighton University, Omaha NE
Nanoscientists study and make new applications that improve computers, medical treatments, energy efficiency and more.
Algae and Biofuels:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Doane College, Crete NE
Students participating in this event will enjoy 300-acres of lush grounds, ponds, winding paths, historical buildings and new facilities. Participants learn the basics of biofuels and algal biology.
High School Camps:
Light in the Nano World:
Duration: 3 days
Location: University of Nebraska, Lincoln NE
Participants in this camp learn how lasers and optics work - including the basic operational principles of lasers, fundamental properties of light, and the role they play in our daily lives from LCD monitors, 3-D movies, sunglasses, to internet data transmission.
Going Green! Algae for Biofuels:
Duration: 3 days
Location: Doane College, Crete NE
This 3-day camp introduces students to today's energy challenges and how algae biofuels could play an important role in developing sustainable energy resources.
Biodiversity: Field Science at the Cedar Point Biological Station:
Duration: 1 week
Location: Doane College, Crete NE
Students explore the biodiversity of local habitats, both terrestrial and aquatic, and be exposed to a variety of research techniques used in field biology.
Address:
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508, USA
Camp Wood YMCA, Flint Hills KS
Courses / Programs
Since 1916, Camp Wood YMCA has provided high-quality camping programs in a caring family environment tucked within the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas. We offer 1-week Traditional Summer camp programs as well as Leadership Training and a range of Specialty Camps. Our camps are open to boys and girls ages 7-17.Students spend their afternoons traveling with your cabin group and counselor. Each day, you visit new program areas and experience all of what Camp Wood YMCA has to offer. Activities include Horseback Riding, Archery, Fishing, Canoeing, Swimming, Water and Mudslide, Nature Hikes through the Flint Hills, Arts & Crafts, and more.
At Camp Wood YMCA, we serve youth and families by providing fun-filled summer camps and year-round outdoor experiences. By partnering with schools, we provide students with hands-on environmental education, character development, and a chance to play in the heart of the Flint Hills.
1-Week Traditional Summer Camp Courses:
- Jones Village (ages 7-10)
- Quad Village (ages 11-17)
Specialty Camps:
- Skateboard Camp
- Flint Hills Biking Camp
- Cooking Camp
- Sailing Camp
- Mini Camp
- Pottery Camp
- Drama Camp
- Horse Camps
- Paintball Camps
Leadership Summer Camps:
- Leader-in-Training I (Ages 14-15)
- Leader-in-Training II Ages 15-17)
- Counselor in Training (Ages 16-17)
- Wrangler in Training (Ages 15-17)
- Jones Village (ages 7-10)
- Quad Village (ages 11-17)
Specialty Camps:
- Skateboard Camp
- Flint Hills Biking Camp
- Cooking Camp
- Sailing Camp
- Mini Camp
- Pottery Camp
- Drama Camp
- Horse Camps
- Paintball Camps
Leadership Summer Camps:
- Leader-in-Training I (Ages 14-15)
- Leader-in-Training II Ages 15-17)
- Counselor in Training (Ages 16-17)
- Wrangler in Training (Ages 15-17)
ID Tech Camps, Colorado
Courses / Programs
iD Tech Camps provide computer science and tech-related summer courses on campus at Colorado State University (in Fort Collins), and the University of Denver (in Denver County). Colorado course options include week-long day camps for ages 7-17 (iD Tech Camps), and 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18 (iD Academies).Choose from a wide variety of exciting course topics - Game Design, Web Design, Coding, Programming Modding, and Robotics among others. Students get the opportunity to build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in our state of the art tech labs.
Courses are designed so that you can register for one or multiple weeks (further camps). Many students choose to sign up for multi-week packages to build on their skills and learn new subjects. Students often stretch their skills for 3, 4, and even 5 consecutive weeks.
“Simply amazing counselors who deserve the highest recommendation! My son’s expression of enthusiasm is most welcome as he’s not the easily impressed. He loved it! Thanks for a creative, positive weekend.”
- Barbara R., Parent, University of Denver
Summer Tech Camps for Kids & Teens ages 7-18:
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all of our iD Academy locations.
iD Tech Camp:
- Week-long day camps for ages 7-17
- Week-long overnight camps for ages 10-17
iD Programming Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
iD Game Design & Development Academy:
- 2-week, pre-college programs for ages 13-18
Accredited Continuing Education Units are available from all of our iD Academy locations.
English Language Camp Ireland
Courses / Programs
• English Language immersion course for students aged 12 to 17 in County Sligo in the beautiful West of Ireland!• The programme consists of 3 hours of English tuition each morning. Afternoons are filled with a choice of fun activities including Kayaking, Horse-Riding, Cookery Lessons, Irish Dancing and Zip-Lines in the local forest park!
• Our course is also attended by Irish teenagers who act as Student Guides for our international students. The Irish teenagers attend activities and live with the students in our lakeside accommodation to ensure they have an enjoyable language learning holiday.
• Evenings are spent relaxing and include English movie nights, Quizzes, Board games, table tennis competitions etc.
• English Language Camp Ireland takes place on Lough Arrow in the west of Ireland. The residential accommodation is located on the shores of one of Ireland's most beautiful lakes.
• Our unique weekend excursion takes students to a remote island on the lake where our students along with Irish teenagers, teachers and activity leaders camp overnight.
English Language Summer Camp for ages 12 to 17:
• Irish teenagers also stay in the school and attend all activities
• Maximum of 50 students per course and only 15 students from each country to ensure English is used for communication
• Teachers and activity leaders are all fully qualified native speakers
• Small class sizes with fully qualified teachers
• Irish teenagers also stay in the school and attend all activities
• Maximum of 50 students per course and only 15 students from each country to ensure English is used for communication
• Teachers and activity leaders are all fully qualified native speakers
• Small class sizes with fully qualified teachers
Hidden Acres Christian Summer Camps
Courses / Programs
Situated in the heart of rural Iowa (45 minutes north of Ames), Hidden Acres provide a wide range of Christian summer camp programs for kids ages 5-18. Our traditional, activity-based Residential summer programs last for 1 week, and feature a variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. We also provide S.W.E.A.T. Sports-based camps, Equestrian (horse) camps, and further Specialty Camps. Indoor activities include basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, swimming, hot tub, table games, board games, and more. Outdoor activities include miniature golf, carpetball, playground equipment, basketball, and hiking.
1-week Residential Summer Camps:
- for Boys & Girls ages 5-18
- Pre-Primary (K-1st Grade)
- Primary (2nd-3rd Grade)
- Juniors (4th-6th Grade)
- Junior High (6th-8th Grade)
- High School (9th-12th Grade)
Also available:
- S.W.E.A.T. Sports Camps
- Equestrian (horse) Camps
- Further Specialty Camps
- for Boys & Girls ages 5-18
- Pre-Primary (K-1st Grade)
- Primary (2nd-3rd Grade)
- Juniors (4th-6th Grade)
- Junior High (6th-8th Grade)
- High School (9th-12th Grade)
Also available:
- S.W.E.A.T. Sports Camps
- Equestrian (horse) Camps
- Further Specialty Camps
Lutherans Outdoors in South Dakota
Courses / Programs
With camp locations throughout South Dakota, Lutherans Outdoors (LO) provide quality Christian camping for youth and adults. Our traditional, activity-based camps allow each person to explore and play in a nurturing environment, which in turn leads them to build a stronger faith foundation, discover personal gifts, develop new skills, as well as gain life-long friends and mentors.LO staff is well-trained and offers signature hospitality. Our camps include diverse sites and programs, and promote spiritual and personal growth.
At Lutherans Outdoors, we provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to connect with one another. We are dedicated to quality faith experiences and hospitality for youth and adults, and have been doing so for more than 70 years.
Traditional, Activity-Based Summer Camps:
- for Children, Adults & Families
Camps include:
- Kids and Horses
- Saddle Up - Beginning Riders
- Rodeo Week
- Confirmation Camp
- 1-2-3 Camp
- Music Camp
- Youth Camp
- Counselor-in-Training
- Adventure Camps
- Native American Experience
- Middle School Mania
- Family Camp
- Grandparent Camp...
- for Children, Adults & Families
Camps include:
- Kids and Horses
- Saddle Up - Beginning Riders
- Rodeo Week
- Confirmation Camp
- 1-2-3 Camp
- Music Camp
- Youth Camp
- Counselor-in-Training
- Adventure Camps
- Native American Experience
- Middle School Mania
- Family Camp
- Grandparent Camp...
Astar Education Academy
Courses / Programs
• Located in Manassas VA, in the Washington DC metro area, Astar Education Academy is a leader in the field of language learning for children and adults.• We provide a 10-week summer language camp for kids ages 7-12. Study options include English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese.
• Our camp is designed to offer your child a safe, comfortable, and healthy environment centered within the features of a dynamic learning classroom that helps children learn a new language, and become more confident global citizens.
Summer Language Immersion Camps for Kids ages 7-12:
Camp duration: 10 weeks
Participants acquire a new language through fun games, music, play, speaking practice and more.
Languages include:
• English
• Spanish
• Chinese
Camp duration: 10 weeks
Participants acquire a new language through fun games, music, play, speaking practice and more.
Languages include:
• English
• Spanish
• Chinese